By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo José Mourinho has exercised his right to refuse all pre- and post-match media obligations ahead of Benfica’s crucial fixture against Real Madrid, according to reports from Sky Sports. The Portuguese manager will not speak to journalists before Wednesday’s match and will also skip post-match media duties, invoking provisions that allow coaches
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat has resigned as head coach of the Curaçao national football team to care for his seriously ill daughter, stepping down just months before the nation’s historic debut at the FIFA World Cup. The 78-year-old confirmed his departure on Monday, saying family must take priority over football,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been ruled out of his club’s crucial Champions League clash against Real Madrid after UEFA imposed a provisional suspension over alleged racist conduct involving Vinícius Júnior. UEFA confirmed that Prestianni will miss the upcoming fixture pending the outcome of an ongoing disciplinary investigation into alleged discriminatory
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York. Wolves Condemn Racist Abuse Targeting Arokodare After Crystal Palace Clash Wolverhampton Wanderers have strongly condemned racist abuse directed at forward Tolu Arokodare on social media following Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace in South London. In an official statement published on the club’s website, Wolves denounced the incident and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Fulham secured an impressive 3–1 win over Sunderland thanks to a standout performance from Nigerian international Alex Iwobi, who scored once and assisted another in a commanding display. Iwobi was at the heart of Fulham’s attacking play, directly influencing the outcome and helping his side secure all three points. The midfielder’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Tolu Arokodare has spoken out after being subjected to racist abuse on social media following Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, describing the incident as “unbelievable.” The Nigerian forward revealed he received abusive messages online after the match, prompting swift condemnation from his club and reigniting concerns about racism
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Arsenal FC boosted their Premier League title charge with a commanding 4–1 victory over fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a one-sided North London derby on Sunday. The emphatic away win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium underlined Arsenal’s superiority and extended their lead at the top of the table to five points,
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi had to be restrained by teammate Luis Suárez after appearing to angrily confront the referee following his side’s crushing 3–0 defeat to Los Angeles FC in their Major League Soccer season opener. The Argentine superstar cut a visibly frustrated figure at full-time after Miami
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Ademola Lookman scored his first La Liga goal for Atlético Madrid as the Spanish giants came from behind to beat RCD Espanyol 4–2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday. Espanyol took an early lead through Jofre Carreras in the sixth minute, but Atlético responded as they steadied the game and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as head coach of the France national football team after the FIFA World Cup 2026, though no official agreement has yet been announced by the French Football Federation. Deschamps’ current contract runs until the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, a timeline already